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• Bright Ideas: ITMO Researchers’ Dynamic Nanostructure Achieves 35x Light Amplification

  …sensors, robotic devices, reconfigurable optical metasurfaces, and other systems in which mechanical changes in polymers can be activated through external influences. “We wanted to try and make an automated nanostructure. At the moment, there are some materials capable of affecting second-harmonic generation, but they require you to measure the second harmonic i…

  13.10.2022

• Don’t Get Skinny Like a Russian: Tackling Common Food Myths

  …mach just as easily! Whatever you do, avoid sugar and salt – both of them are “white deaths” and only evil can come from those. Moreover, sugar will give you acne! And who wants that? Some actual, non-evil, wisdom To counterbalance all the questionable advice from above and equip you with some more reliable information, we’ve reached out to Olesya Volokh,…

  10.10.2022

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022: All About Click Chemistry

  …  Every organic chemist is striving to conduct chemical reactions quicker and in conditions that don't call for high pressure or temperatures. At the same time, researchers want to create substances with a complex structure. Catering to both these needs became possible thanks to click reactions, called like that due to their swiftness – they are done with one “cli…

  05.10.2022

• ITMO to Host Eco Art Festival and Upcycled Fashion Show

  …e are also included in the program, but rather creating the perfect full-immersion environment and, ideally, building a community of eco-enthusiasts. To make it true, the team wanted to involve artists in ecological and science art in their project. The planned exhibition is expected to turn into a large-scale installation that will emphasize the unity of the entire …

  05.10.2022

• Stay in Touch: Buying a SIM Card in Russia

  …the provider. As we’ve already mentioned, it’s possible to go for another provider without changing your number. The easiest way is to visit the office of the company you want to change to. Fill in the application, sign a new contract, get a new SIM card, and in about 8 days, after all your info is checked, you can use it on new terms. To transfer the number, pl…

  04.10.2022

• Songs to Beat the Blues and Put You in A Better Mood

  …on, and see the world shining with new colors. Trust me on this one! Catherine  I have found that sometimes the best way to overcome sadness, despair, or any other unwanted feeling is to succumb to it. They say that the first step to changing something is accepting it in full, without shying away from any of its aspects. So that’s what I’ve been doing, comi…

  03.10.2022

• Biomimetics: The Science of Robo-Animals

  … body can follow suit. One application of this invention is window cleaning – the snail will leave a trail of detergent behind. Elizaveta Shelukhina, another ITMO graduate, wanted to make a device that will be protected from its environment. She could take inspiration from several animals, including turtles, hedgehogs, and armadillos, but eventually decided to set…

  03.10.2022

• How ITMO Tackles Today’s Educational Challenges

  …onal trips will be replaced by new tools (such as the presidential scholarship for abroad studies). Will online education replace universities? Today, the thing students want the most is to receive a practical education that meets the needs of employers and, therefore, guarantees quick and steady employment. At the same time, they are often drawn to short-term …

  27.09.2022

• Best Eats Around Lomonosova Campus

  …down meal there, I’ve found that I can easily order pick up or delivery online via their special online ordering site. Breakfasts are available between 11am and 2pm, so if you want to grab a shakshuka for lunch, you can do that too! Maryam Frank – 4 mins away A delightful addition to Lomonosova street is Frank. Despite being more on the expens…

  26.09.2022

• It’s Your Call: 100+ Young Talents Join Fifth Annual Forum at ITMO

  …ch as machine learning, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, soft skills, and others to get the skills they needed most. “It is crucial to understand who you want to be in three or five years. You can always go with the flow, but this is not the most efficient option. You are now at one of the country’s best universities, so you should use every opp…

  20.09.2022